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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing
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As a Quantum Error Correction Software Engineer at Microsoft’s cutting-edge quantum program, you will join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing the field of quantum computing. Your primary responsibilities include designing and developing infrastructure to evaluate fault-tolerance strategies for quantum systems, implementing advanced error correction codes, and fostering research aimed at building scalable and resilient quantum computers. You will collaborate closely with theorists and experimentalists to solve complex technical challenges in system design, contributing to both logical and physical qubit architectures. The role requires expertise in software development, particularly in commercial software, compilers, and scientific computing applications, along with a strong background in computer science, mathematics, physics, or related fields. Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) and computational problems in mathematics is also essential for this innovative position focused on accelerating engineering through AI and prototype code development.
Design infrastructure to evaluate fault-tolerance strategies for quantum computing systems.
Advance the implementation of quantum error correction codes for both logical and physical qubit architectures.
Empower research aimed at building scalable, resilient quantum computers with practical value.
Engage in creative problem-solving to overcome technical challenges in quantum system design.
Develop shipping and prototype code while applying AI to accelerate engineering processes.
What we're looking for
Doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field with at least 1 year of software industry experience.
Master's Degree in relevant fields and 3+ years of experience developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems.
Bachelor's Degree in relevant disciplines and 4+ years of professional software development experience.
Experience applying AI to accelerate engineering processes and develop shipping code prototypes.
Proficiency with HPC, scientific programming, and computational mathematics problems.
Rust
Python
TypeScript
Q#
OpenQASM
QIR
VS Code
AI
GPU development
LLVM
HTML
CSS
CUDA-Q
Quantum computing fundamentals
Complex linear algebra
GitHub
CI/CD
Python
C++
Quantum Computing
High-Performance Computing
AI
Machine Learning
Scientific Computing
Compiler Development
Hybrid Quantum-Classical Workflows
Cloud Services
CI/CD
GitHub
Linux
Microsoft Azure
Responsible AI